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2025-12-31-accounts

Woodhill Church (Holy Trinity, Knap hill with St Saviour’s Brook wood )

Ecclesiastical Parish of Knaphill with Brookwood

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025

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CONTENTS Page
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 3
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT 4
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES 5
OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES 5
REVIEW OF 2025 10
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 18
FINANCIAL REVIEW 19
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT 21
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 22
BALANCE SHEET 23
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 24

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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL For the year ended 31st December 2025

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) presents its annual report for the year ended 31st December 2025, together with the independently examined accounts for the year.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Woodhill Church is the overarching name for the church that has two church buildings situated in the villages of Knaphill and Brookwood on the outskirts of Woking. Holy Trinity Church is in Knaphill, while St Saviour’s Church is in Brookwood. They are two buildings within the same parish and have operated as one church organization over a number of years. In 2024 the church was rebranded with no change to its Ecclesiastical name to reflect its operating as one organization. The buildings are still recorded in the Diocese as Holy Trinity and St Saviour’s. We are an evangelical Anglican Church in the Deanery of the Diocese of Woking.

Our buildings’ addresses are: Woodhill Church (Holy Trinity), Chobham Road, Knaphill, GU21 2SX

Woodhill Church (St Saviour’s), Connaught Road, Brookwood, GU24 0AS

Correspondence address: Church Office, Woodhill Church, Chobham Road, Knaphill, GU21 2SX

Website: www.woodhill.church

On 5 March 2009 Holy Trinity with St Saviour’s was entered in the Central Register of Charities under Charity Registration Number 1128410 . Prior to this date the Church was a charity excepted by statutory instrument from registration with the Charity Commission.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting for Charities” (FRS 102) issued by the Charity Commission, The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The structure, governance and management of the Church is determined by the rules of the Church of England, in particular the Church Representation Rules 2011. Governance is provided by the incumbent, Church Wardens and the PCC. Day to day management is the responsibility of the Incumbent and the Staff Ministry Team.

Membership of the PCC:

Members of the PCC are elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules 2011 or are ex-officio. The PCC consists of the following people served as members of the PCC for all or part of the year:

Incumbent: Revd. Neil Hopkins[S SG] (Chair) Associate Minister: Revd. Dr Julie Levett Curate: Revd. Dawn Lucas (until June 2025) Church Wardens: Jon Darley[ S] Mike Veness[ S] Elected Representatives to the Deanery Synod: Bob Bailey Elected PCC members: Julie Gale[SG ] (left in July 2025) Kevin Grieve[S ] Wayne Halls Andrew Huggett Karen Moses Steve Parsons Michelle Slater Mark Tyas Paul Simmons Treasurer (from APCM 2025)[ S ] Co-Opted Members: Paul Simmons[S ] (Treasurer) (December 2024) – to APCM 2025 Joseph Evans (from May 2025) Thomas Bowen[ SG] (from July 2025) Non-Voting Members: Caroline Bowen (Secretary)

Key: S = Member of Standing Committee SG = Member of Safeguarding Team

Staff Ministry Team in 2025

Day to day management of the Church is delegated to the Incumbent and the Church Leadership Team, comprised the following:

Incumbent: Revd. Neil Hopkins Associate Minster: Revd. Dr Julie Levett Curate: Revd. Dawn Lucas (left in June 2025) Youth & Young Adults Minister: Pete Hewlett[SG] Parish Administrator: Caroline Bowen[S SG ]

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees (members of the PCC) are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of Church Accounting Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES

Objectives

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Knaphill with Brookwood has the responsibility of cooperating with the Incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church; pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

When planning its activities for the year, the PCC has considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.

There are two Anglican Worship Centres and halls within the parish: Chobham Road (Holy Trinity), Knaphill and Connaught Road (St Saviour’s, Brookwood). It is important that the PCC maintain the fabric of these buildings in order to facilitate the work of the church. The Diocese owns and has responsibility for the vicarage (Trinity House).

In 2017 our church set four transformation goals in line with the Diocesan Transformation Goals, launched by the Bishop of Guildford. These are to:

In 2019 these transformation goals were reflected in our vision statement; ‘ Living the Full Life: Discover It, Live It, Give It Away’ . The church is a community who want to live the full life that Jesus offers and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to discover more about His love, be empowered to live life with Jesus in the everyday and to be people who ‘give away’ His love by loving our community.

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At the beginning of the year the PCC met to discuss the Church Development Plan which falls in line with the Diocesan initiative of the Parish Needs Process and in line with Diocesan Transforming Goals refresh that was done during 2022-2023 and started to be implemented in 2024. In light of our continuing outworking of the vision the PCC set six ambitious goals for the Church Development which would be outworked over a period of two years

It would be fair to say that these are ambitious and more than likely will take longer than 2 years, but we aim high so we can keep moving forward.

Church Activities

Our services have continued to develop and grow in line with our strategy of being one church serving one parish. We currently hold three services every Sunday. The 8:30am communion service has moved from being fortnightly to weekly and now attracts a small but faithful congregation who see this as their regular service and experience significant spiritual nourishment from it. This service continues to grow steadily.

The 10:30am service in Knaphill is family-focused and is attended by the majority of our church family. It includes children’s and youth work, a refreshed service structure, and a monthly intergenerational communion service for the whole parish. Since implementing the new strategy, we have seen steady growth in attendance, particularly among younger families, as well as some people returning to church after many years away.

The 6:30pm service in Brookwood also continues to grow and now has a stable core of regular attendees, many of whom consider this to be their main Sunday service.

Children’s and Youth Ministry serves young people from birth up to and including 18 years of age. Groups meet regularly on Sunday mornings, with the ministry also extending to midweek groups, special events, weekends away, a summer festival, and a range of activities tailored to different age groups. The older youth meet on Sunday evenings.

Over the past year, the children’s ministry has been delivered by a committed team of volunteers, overseen by Revd Dawn Lucas-Brown until her departure to a new role in June 2025. Responsibility for oversight transferred to Revd Neil Hopkins in July. The youth ministry continues to be led by Pete Hewlett.

Young Adults Ministry is a grassroots ministry aimed at 18-25 year olds. It has its own fortnightly life group which meets for bible study, social activities and 1-2-1 support. The ministry is led by Pete & Mim Hewlett.

The Church Office provides administrative and communications support, reception services and liaison with the various church user groups. Caroline Bowen continues to run the Church office ably, which for many is the first portof-call for those in our community.

There are many other activities and groups which serve under the umbrella of the Church, of which the following are just some examples;

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In addition, individual members participate in local community initiatives including Brownies, Healing on the Streets, Woking Foodbank and C4K (Churches for Knaphill).

Although some of the people who lead and help with activities are paid, the majority are not. Therefore, the Church relies heavily on the contributions of volunteers in carrying out its ministry and without such contributions a vast amount of its work would cease.

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Policy for Outward Giving

The PCC has a commitment to Outward Giving from the Church’s resources which is reviewed regularly. ‘Outward Giving’ is defined as giving beyond the work of the church and as such provides regular support to local, national and international initiatives such as Engage (Woking), CPAS (national), Wycliffe Bible Translators (international), St Michael’s Sheerwater (Woking), Turning Point Trust (Kenya), A Rocha (international) and the Children’s Society. A budget for Outward Giving is set at 10% of total unrestricted giving during the previous year. We also give to other initiatives as one-off annual gifts. Outward Giving was reviewed in 2025 and changes were made to who the recipients were for 2026. This was done as the length of time concerning their gift had come to an end by the end of 2025.

Buildings & Grounds (Mike Veness)

Chobham Road

Two maintenance and tidy-up days were held during the year, focusing on external works including clearing drains, weeding, gardening, painting, and general lawn improvements. In September, white parking bay markings were added to the car park to improve parking behaviour. This included the introduction of a dedicated disabled parking space and the creation of a clearly marked fire exit route serving the hall.

During the beginning of the year a major project was undertaken to make our hall and church building in line with our Creation Care ethos and goal 1 as we seek to reduce our carbon footprint.

In December, a professional tree survey and report were commissioned to assess the health and safety of the large pine tree overhanging Chobham Road. The survey confirmed that the tree is in good condition, with only minor trimming required. A new water heater was installed in the vestry sink area, and all required annual electrical, boiler, and asbestos inspections were completed. In addition, a new water main pipe was installed to improve water pressure within the hall, alongside an upgraded electrical power supply provided by the Electricity Board to better serve the building.

Connaught Road and 13 Heath Drive

Two maintenance and tidy-up days were also held at Connaught Road and 13 Heath Drive, focusing on external works such as clearing drains, weeding, gardening, and hedge control. Ongoing maintenance was carried out in the toilet facilities within both the church and hall, and new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were installed. A new muster point sign was added to the car park to improve health and safety compliance. Repairs were undertaken to a hall window unit, and the chimney at 13 Heath Drive was swept. All buildings underwent their annual electrical and boiler inspections and servicing. The most recent quinquennial inspection identified minor roof tile and pointing works, which are scheduled to be addressed during the Spring/Summer period.

Deanery Synod Report (Bob Bailey LLM)

In March 2025, the meeting discussed 3 common areas from the National Church Development plan and how this related to our parishes. The subjects were “Growing Children and Families”, “Growing Discipleship” and “Growing New Leaders”. This gave opportunity for Synod members to discuss their experiences and encourage others with ideas. In June 2025, there were 3 speakers on the subject of Eco Church. The subjects were “Being a Fairtrade church and serving Fairtrade products”, “Creation Care and how the congregation could be encouraged to improve their personal carbon footprint” and “Making the journey to net zero as a church and how the church could install LEDs, better insulation and solar panels and get funding”. In October 2025 clergy shared their experiences on the subject of “A funny thing happened on the way to the vicarage”. This included humorous accounts about hatching, matching, dispatching, unlawful conduct, pianos and teas and coffees.

Risk Management

The PCC recognises its responsibilities for managing risk. A risk register is continuing to be developed.

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Principal Risks and Uncertainties

We continue to review and assess the risks that affect us as they arise so that we can take the necessary action to mitigate such risks. As with many charitable organisations, the majority of the PCC’s income is the result of voluntary giving and, the vast majority of this comes from the generous, sacrificial and committed giving of the church membership. To help maintain and encourage giving the church actively teaches into the spiritual discipline of giving and regularly encourages members of the church to start or increase their giving. Members are encouraged to contribute through the Parish Giving Scheme wherever possible, which minimises the administration involved, and a significant number have joined this during the year.

Safeguarding (Thomas Bowen, Olivia Moses, Vicki Veness, Parish Safeguarding Officers)

In June 2025, Julie Gale resigned from her position as Parish Safeguarding Officer. In recognition of the Parish's ongoing commitment to the Church of England Safeguarding Policy, three individuals have been appointed to the role of Safeguarding Officer (PSO): Vicki Veness, Olivia Moses, and Thomas Bowen. These officers convene monthly with the Vicar to ensure that all safeguarding matters are appropriately identified and addressed, thereby maintaining a safe environment for all users of Woodhill Church. Since the last APCM the PSOs have managed 11 new referrals.

The responsibilities of the PSOs include overseeing the safeguarding recruitment of new volunteers and the ongoing safeguarding training requirements of all volunteers within the church. There are 67 active volunteers, each of whom has completed the appropriate level of safeguarding training. Of these, 58 are in roles that are eligible for DBS checks. The Diocese has recently expanded its training requirements with more roles now requiring Basic Safeguarding training and Raise Awareness of Domestic Abuse training. The Safeguarding Officers wish to extend their appreciation to all individuals who volunteer in ministry at Woodhill Church and respectfully request that all necessary training be completed. This is essential to ensure that all individuals attending church activities can do so with the confidence that they are in a safe environment, and that volunteers are adequately trained and equipped to offer appropriate support.

DBS Checks and Data Security:

In 2025, the Diocese introduced a new service provider for DBS checks. Matrix Security Watchdog has been appointed by Woodhill Church following a comprehensive vetting process conducted by the Guildford Diocese. Those volunteering in roles eligible for a DBS check are asked to re-subscribe annually to the DBS Update Service when prompted.

The Safeguarding team is committed to supporting the various ministries within the church. Efforts are ongoing to ensure that each role has a clearly defined role description (many of which are already in place), and that all volunteers are recruited through a Safer Recruitment process. This process includes the completion of a brief application form, following which references are sought and checked plus the fulfilment of all necessary training at the appropriate level.

In November, Woodhill Church held its third Safeguarding Sunday, with the focus on the four Rs of Safeguarding: Recognize, Respond, Record, and Report . The service concluded with a pledge inviting attendees to reflect on their commitment to supporting the church's efforts to maintain a safe environment. Many individuals pledged to complete Basic Safeguarding training, regardless of whether it was required for their role. All are encouraged to review whether they have upheld their pledge.

Should there be any questions or concerns, individuals are encouraged to contact one of the three PSOs, who will be available to provide assistance or, if necessary, direct queries to the Safeguarding team at the Guildford Diocese.

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REVIEW OF 2025

This year a new electoral roll was due to be formed. This meant everyone who was currently on the roll was invited to rejoin the new roll. The number of people on the new roll was 116 (81 resident of the parish and 35 non-resident). In 2024 roll was 149. This is a reasonably large decrease, yet this does not reflect the actual growth we are seeing on the ground of the church. It more than likely reflects the lack of importance of being on the electoral roll, along with the trend that it takes a few years for people to join the roll. We also saw a number of people not rejoin the roll for various reasons; some had moved away, others who had been on the roll for years but not attend the church decided to not join. We continue to see our church grow in numbers on Sundays and attending various activities.

The average Sunday attendance as measured in October 2025 was 96 adults and 25 children in person at Chobham Road in the morning and 20 adults and 4 children in person at Connaught Road, in the evening. Since this count we have gradually grown in numbers and post-Christmas we have now seen an average of 120 adults in the morning with 25 children and 30-40 adults and 4-8 children in the evening.

The PCC met seven times during the year in the evenings. The Standing Committee, which has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, met four times. Other committees/working groups, have met as necessary. These groups are;

During the year the focus of the PCC has been on:

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three new PSOs, the parish dashboard, appropriate sign posting, updating system to send out safeguarding reminders, addition of the Parish Safeguarding Hub, new child registration procedure for the church services, reporting procedures, safeguarding policy, role descriptions, training for PCC members, update on safeguarding procedures, training for volunteer members and updating our records, DBS training requirements, creating a safe culture within the church.

Our aim at the church has always been to be people who are ‘Living the Full Life’ that Jesus asks us to. We are always seeking to discover more of Jesus and to help others to discover him too and to be people who give this love away by loving our community. Throughout 2025, we have continued to exercise our vision within the church and in the wider community and seek to be more effective with our volunteer base in doing so.

Wider Community Service

We continue with much of our regular activities that seek to engage and help our local community. They continue to remain steady and grow in places. The FAWM baby group continues to develop under the leadership of Caroline Bowen. In 2025 there has been a gentle change in volunteer leaders but this has not stopped the group from working well. As with any baby group, as the babies grow they become too old for the group. Coupled with parents returning to work after maternity leave, the group has to work hard at advertising and relies on word of mouth and regular contact with young parents. Throughout 2025 the group has changed in membership but continues.

Our regular Pop Up Coffee sessions at both sites (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) have continued this year and is a great support to many. In Knaphill, Monday mornings are the busiest time as many who are coming to use Knaphill Community Fridge attend, we can see anything from 100 people using the service. New volunteers have been used in order to allow other volunteers to talk and support those attending the fridge. We offer time to talk as well as the opportunity to pray if they so wish. We have a good number of refuges attend, and so we have started to put words of welcome in various languages on slides on our big TV screen in the cafe. During this Monday morning session the English Language Classes are run for a number of local refugees and others for whom English is not their first language. In Brookwood on Fridays there is a strong group of regulars who engage from across the community. All our Pop Up coffees are run by volunteers.

Once again our Knaphill Community Fridge goes from strength to strength, and we are always surprised by how many people access the facility. The fridge works hard to reduce food waste in our area by collecting surplus food from supermarkets and charitable organisations like FoodShare, preventing it from ending up in landfills and

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redistributing it to our community. The main Monday morning activity takes place within the church building while on the other days it runs from a purpose-built fridge and marquee in the grounds.

In 2025, it saved 80 tonnes of food, compared to 66 tonnes in 2024. Furthermore, we have around 60 volunteers helping each week from front-of-house work, to collection of the food. It is a mammoth task, and the PCC recognised in September that the coordinator, who has been running the fridge from 2019 as a volunteer, should be employed part-time.

While it's not intended to function as a foodbank, it serves as a vital resource for those facing rising household costs. We have seen the number of people accessing the facility grow through the year, and we don’t think this will stop.

Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside of our control, this year Smith’s fund was delayed getting to us as well as other churches in the local area, which restricted the financial support we were able to access in order to help people in need. We received this fund towards the end of the year and it is being used to help and support a wide range of people.

We continue to work among the more senior members of our community through the offering of different activities. Our Silver Stars group offers fortnightly gatherings where those attending can hear from a range of topics and guest speakers ranging from Leprosy mission, talks on Science, Peoples trips around the Hebrides as well as an Ex-Army Chaplain, as well as special worship services at specific festivals. These times together all provide a warm space in the winter and welcomed company and conversation. In the summer season Bob and Pauline Bailey also organised Holiday at Home trips to a number of places of interest. These were well attended and very much appreciated.

Under the leadership of Ros Webster, Lunch with Friends has continued to provide a welcoming and safe space for members of the local community, particularly those from Brookwood, to enjoy a light lunch and connect with others. Meeting monthly, it is greatly valued by those who attend, offering not only a lovely lunch but also the opportunity to build friendships within the community.

Building on this need, in October we launched a new monthly initiative called Community Kitchen ably run by Judith Hookins. Based in Knaphill, it offers a simple lunch of soup and a roll and aims to provide a warm, safe space for anyone in the community. It particularly seeks to support those who attend the Community Fridge and Pop-Up Coffee on Monday mornings. While the initiative has had a slow start, we are taking time to promote it more widely.

Our Bereavement Journey course , ran again this year in the Autumn term. The course consists of seven sessions, with the final one being an optional discussion on Faith Questions. This year nine people attended the course and gained valuable insights from the materials as they worked on their grief. We have tried to promote the course further by advertising with our local funeral directors as well as speaking to the local GP surgery and ask to be mentioned where appropriate by the social-prescribers. We will continue to advertise and promote this course as much as we can.

To build on the course as well as to try to link people into it, in September the team started a monthly Bereavement Café. This café is a time whereby people anyone in any stage of grief can drop in talk about their grief, be signposted to relevant agencies and/ or just feel they are being listened to. Again, it is slow to grow, but we are seeking to advertise it more as we move into the coming year.

In November, Churches 4 Knaphill once again led the village's Armistice Day service , joined by members of the churches, local councillors, our MP, local schools, and the wider community. On Remembrance Sunday, we held our annual Remembrance Service , with the Brownies, Guides, and Explorers participating as usual. It was a meaningful time to remember the fallen from our community, honouring those lost not only in the two World Wars but also in more recent conflicts.

Our regular Brown Bag Appeal has become a valued part of our mission to share the love of Jesus with others. Through this appeal, we respond directly to the needs of Woking Foodbank by collecting specific items they are most

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in need of each month. This targeted approach enables the foodbank to continue its vital work and meet the ongoing needs of its clients.

Thanks to the generosity of our church family, this initiative has been a great success. Bruce and Monica, members of our church family, faithfully give their time and energy to deliver donations to the foodbank and to serve there throughout the year. The impact our church is making is truly incredible, and we have received heartfelt thanks from the foodbank for our consistent and faithful support.

Our Pre-School, based in Knaphill and Brookwood, has continued to excel in nurturing and caring for young children. Under the exceptional leadership of Sarah Gill, the Pre-School manager, the team has remained dedicated to providing a high-quality learning environment. As like many independent Pre-Schools, it has faced increasing challenges, particularly due to rising costs and limited funding, and the fluctuating nature of children being registered. The PCC took seriously its responsibility of maintaining oversight of the Pre-School.

Our Youth Wellbeing Café continues to grow, with increasing numbers of young people from the community engaging in the space. Held every Wednesday, the café offers a welcoming and safe environment where young people can come together to relax, connect, and feel at home. It provides a supportive setting for open conversations about feelings and challenges, while also being a fun and enjoyable place to spend time. The café plays a vital role in supporting mental and emotional wellbeing and in fostering a strong sense of community among local youth.

Our church halls at both sites provide affordable spaces for community use. In Knaphill, we host several regular bookings, including aerobics classes, a ballet school, Zumba dance sessions, and Brownies, all of which make a valuable contribution to the local community. We also continue to receive many one-off bookings, particularly in Knaphill. Thomas Bowen and Nick Webster have both done an excellent job managing the church halls in Knaphill and Brookwood, with Kevin Grieve overseeing the online booking system.

Christian Evangelism and Discipleship

Sunday Services

As part of our vision, we have continued to focus on being one church in one parish . On Sunday mornings, our 8:30am Communion service has grown from a fortnightly to a weekly gathering. This regularity has helped a small but committed group make it their main service, while others attend as a place of worship before serving at the 10:30am service later in the morning.

Our 10:30am morning gathering meets in Knaphill and has grown steadily throughout the year, with weekly attendance now between 100 and 130 people. We have welcomed new families and senior members of the congregation, many of whom have become actively involved in church life. Encouragingly, we have also seen people return to church after several years away.

The first 25 minutes of the service are intentionally family-focused, aiming to engage children and affirm our commitment to being a church where people of all ages can explore and grow in faith together. We share the peace and then take a short break, allowing parents to take children to their groups, and giving space for people to refresh, connect, or take a short pause.

Following this, we meet in age-specific groups for children, youth, and adults. The adult group continues in worship before a time of teaching and ministry. On the fourth Sunday of each month, our intergenerational service, Around the Table , brings the whole church family together around Holy Communion. Using a wide range of creative elements—including puppets, videos, games, quizzes, and short reflections—this service encourages participation across all ages. Over the past year, we have seen steady growth in attendance and engagement across our Sunday gatherings.

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Alongside our wonderful musicians it has been a great source of encouragement to see our young people lead the musical worship every fortnight and grow in confidence as they do so.

Our evening worship gathering takes place in Brookwood and offers a more relaxed style of worship. At the beginning of the year, a number of people who attended the morning service also joined the evening gathering. This service allows more space for sung worship, alongside a short reflection and a time for ministry. Attendance at the start of the year typically ranged between 20 and 30 people. Over the course of the year, however, many have made the evening gathering their primary service, leading to steady growth. By the end of the year, attendance had increased to around 40–45 people, a pattern that has continued into the new year.

All our services are supported by a dedicated and faithful team of volunteers who serve in a wide range of roles, including musical worship, service leadership, scripture readings, prayers, audio-visual support, hospitality, welcoming, prayer ministry, children’s ministry, and youth ministry. One of the strengths of our church is our commitment to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, included, and supported as they seek to live life to the full in Jesus.

Our Wednesday Holy Communion services in Knaphill offer a valued midweek opportunity for worship and fellowship. While generally attended by more senior members of the church family, the congregation is not exclusively so, and regular attendance has remained steady. The service is deeply appreciated by those who attend, not only for the worship itself but also for the time of hospitality and fellowship that follows.

This year we ran one Alpha course, led by our curate. While the course was small in number, it prompted important reflection on why relatively few people were attending. In response, and in line with our goal of growing from crowd to community , we sought to build on the Thy Kingdom Come initiative by encouraging people to pray for five individuals throughout the year, with the aim of inviting them to Alpha in 2026. To support this, we developed a five-phase strategy:

  1. Encouraging individuals to pray regularly for five people they would like to talk to about Jesus.

  2. Running the Talking Jesus course to equip and empower people to share their faith.

  3. Holding a Church Weekend at Home , during which we became more intentional in sharing our faith within the local community, prayed together, and were inspired by the Quiet Revival report.

  4. Actively encouraging invitations to our Christmas services, with a view to inviting people on to Alpha. 5. Running Alpha in 2026.

Our Life Groups have continued to play a vital role in supporting and nurturing our church family as we “do life together. Sadly, our Life Group coordinator David Gale and his wife Julie moved away in the summer, and David stepped down from his role. We have not yet identified a replacement, but the role remains important and much needed. Currently we have ten groups operating at different times and days of the week, and to varying success. For such groups to continue and to grow the PCC wishes to refresh and strengthen the Life Groups in 2026 to help deepen connections across the wider church community.

Every month on the second Tuesday of the month we hold our Worship and Prayer evening. There has been a consistent number of our church family attending this as we have focused on specific issues and ministry throughout the year.

The pastoral team has continued to faithfully love and care for our church family and local community. The team meets regularly to support one another and has engaged in a range of training opportunities, including events hosted by other churches across Surrey. At the start of the year, however, the team was small, and it became clear that additional members were needed for this ministry to grow and remain effective.

Towards the end of the summer and the beginning of the autumn term, five individuals were identified and invited to join the team. Due to personal circumstances affecting the incumbent, Revd Neil Hopkins, the team was unable to meet until the new year. These new members are now registered on the diocesan Lay Pastoral Visitors training course and are in the process of completing the required safeguarding checks.

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Alongside our curate, Dawn, Chris Benson helped to lead the team. When Dawn moved on from her post, Chris felt it was right to step down from the leadership role. She remains an active member of the team and continues to support its work through administration and minute-taking. Revd Neil Hopkins has since taken on leadership of the pastoral team.

As part of our safeguarding commitment, clear role descriptions have been established for all members of the pastoral team, which they have signed and committed to. Bob Bailey has also continued to lead the monthly service at the local care home, Princess Christian Centre, with clergy providing Holy Communion whenever possible.

Curate

Our training curate, Revd Dawn Lucas-Brown , completed her training within the Diocese and, having been successfully appointed Rector of the Parish of Worplesdon, left our church in June to take up her new post. She was licensed in July, and many members of our church family were able to attend her licensing service. In the relatively short time that Dawn and her family were with us, she became a deeply loved and valued member of the church family. She was not only an excellent leader, preacher, and minister of the sacraments, but also a gifted listener and pastoral leader. It was a privilege to support her training, and she will be greatly missed.

As one curate moves on, another prepares to join us. Over the summer, the Diocese confirmed that Revd Neil Hopkins could act as training incumbent for a further curate, who will begin in the summer of 2026. Neil has since met with a potential curate, Emily-Grace Sainsbury , and together they agreed that Woodhill Church would be a suitable and supportive place for her to train. We look forward to welcoming Emily-Grace and her husband in 2026.

Christmas & Easter

As part of our strategy to increase invitations to Alpha and to encourage the church family to communicate their faith in Jesus more confidently with friends and the wider community, we placed a strong emphasis on inviting people to a wide range of Christmas activities. These events were intentionally linked to our Spring Term Alpha course in 2026. As always, the Christmas season was a time of great joy for the church.

As in previous years, we made full use of our buildings, hosting a variety of services across different locations. Alongside well-established and much-loved services, we also introduced new events and promoted them widely. Following several successful years with the Saltmine Theatre Company, we decided to pause this event and try something different. This led to the introduction of Comedians and Carols , held on the first Sunday of December. Paul Kerensa and guests led a carol service with a difference, attended by around 130 people, many of whom connected with the church and were invited to Alpha.

We were also pleased to welcome the local community group, the Octavian Singers, who performed in our Brookwood church at both Easter and Christmas. On both occasions the church was full, and the variety of music was warmly received and greatly appreciated.

A number of our regular Christmas services, which have grown in popularity over the years, continued to thrive. Campfire Carols once again sold out, with around 170 people gathering to sing carols, enjoy hot dogs, and spend time together around the campfires. Each year we are surprised by how quickly this event reaches capacity. Carols by Candlelight in Brookwood remains a beautiful and much-loved service. While similar in content to Campfire Carols, its atmosphere makes it distinct and particularly cherished by those who attend.

Our youth-led Pop-Up Nativity continued to grow, with increasing numbers of local families engaging with the service. On Christmas Eve, we introduced a new Crib Service , building on the format of our monthly Around the Table service. This intergenerational service focused on the birth of Jesus and included the familiar elements of Around the Table . Notably, around 85% of those attending had never been to a Crib Service before, suggesting we are reaching a new generation of children and families.

Following this, we trialled an early evening Communion service at 6:30pm, replacing the traditional 11:15pm service. This change was partly due to limited clergy capacity and partly to explore whether an earlier time would be more

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accessible, particularly for older members of the congregation. Approximately 50 people attended, a similar number to previous Midnight Communion services, and this will be reviewed for future years.

Throughout the Christmas season various impromptu carol services were held in different locations around the Knaphill village from singing at Sainsbury’s, in the village, in our local pub The Garibaldi, as well as different care homes. Members from all the churches in Knaphill took part in this and it really did show a sign of unity among the churches. However, it is getting increasingly hard for the ministers of the other churches to attend as they are spread thin between several churches in the local area. This is why the willingness of the congregation to attend and lead these times is vitally important.

Finally, our Christmas Morning celebration was hugely popular, with around 180 people attending. This number has steadily increased over recent years and reflects a wider national trend.

Our connection with local schools continued to deepen this year. In addition to hosting Knaphill Junior School and Brookwood School for their carol services, we were also pleased to welcome Knaphill Infants School. While the schools led the services and performances, the church provided a warm welcome and refreshments for parents and staff.

Our relationship with the Knaphill schools has grown particularly strong through our connection with the headteacher, who is a valued member of our church family. All the schools expressed how much they appreciated holding their services in the church. In addition, the local pre-school used both church buildings for their Christmas services, further strengthening our ties with the wider community.

Altogether, during the Christmas season, we were blessed to welcome approximately 1,500 people to services across our two churches, making this a truly festive and memorable time for all!

Our Easter services were marked by a rich blend of deep reflection and joyful celebration. During Holy Week, we gathered for times of worship and prayer, enjoyed beautiful music shared by the Octavian Singers, and on Maundy Thursday spent time waiting on one another through the act of foot washing. On Good Friday, we joined with other local churches for the annual Walk of Witness through Knaphill, which concluded with a service at St Hugh’s Catholic Church.

On Good Friday afternoon, we hosted a two-hour prayer room in the Knaphill church. With a variety of prayer stations set up around the building, people were free to come and go as they wished. We concluded the afternoon with a time of gathered sung worship. This was a deeply moving and beautiful time of remembering what Jesus has done for us and worshipping together.

On Easter Saturday, we held our first Easter breakfast. There was no formal programme, simply an opportunity for people to share food, reflect, and be present with one another.

Easter Sunday began with our sunrise service at Newlands Corner, where around 30 people gathered early in the morning to watch the sunrise and welcome Easter Day with worship. Although it was an early start, it was a joyful and meaningful gathering.

Later that morning, we held our Easter Day celebration, which was made especially significant by the baptism of nine people. With around 200 people present, it was a wonderful morning filled with joy, celebration, and thanksgiving. In the evening, we gathered again for a quieter service which, although smaller in number, was a special and prayerful time of encountering God’s presence in worship.

Children’s & Families Ministry

Despite the continued absence of a full-time Children’s and Families Minister for much of 2025, our children’s ministry has remained strong and faithfully sustained. While we have long held a desire to grow our work with children and families beyond Sunday services, capacity has remained a limiting factor. Even so, our Sunday morning

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ministry has been truly outstanding. Entirely led by volunteers, their commitment, care, and dedication have been a real gift to the children and their families.

Under the supervision of Revd Dawn Lucas-Brown, the children’s ministry team met regularly throughout the year to plan, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations around safeguarding. All volunteers worked within clear role descriptions, helping to ensure good practice and consistency.

Before Dawn left in June, she and a PCC subgroup were able to finalise the role description and job specification for a new Children’s and Families Minister, and the post was advertised nationally. Although we were encouraged by initial interest, we were unable to appoint anyone during the first round of advertising.

The PCC therefore felt it was right to approach members of our church family who had previously expressed interest in the role. Revd Neil Hopkins spoke with one individual who had been prayerfully discerning this call and felt prompted by God to step out in faith. Following Dawn’s departure, Becky White was interviewed at the end of August and subsequently accepted the offer of the position. Becky brings a wealth of experience in education, as well as a deep understanding of our church community. She began her role on 1 January 2026.

We are excited and hopeful as we look ahead, trusting God in all that lies ahead for our ministry with children and families, both within the church and across the wider community.

Youth Ministry (Pete Hewlett)

Throughout 2025, our youth ministry has experienced growth. While we have observed a modest increase in numbers, the most significant aspect of this growth lies in the young people who are actively stepping out in faith, exploring the profound implications of following Jesus and living with God at the centre of their lives.

Our weekly Sunday morning sessions, specifically designed for years 7-9, and our evening groups, catering to years 1013, provide a platform for young people to engage in thoughtful questioning, exploration, and personal growth within their faith. We have witnessed a growing interest among young people in confirming and declaring their decision to follow Jesus by getting baptised or confirmed.

Our annual youth weekend away was a resounding success, attracting approximately 20 attendees who delved into the topic of prayer. This event drew a comparable number of participants to the Satellites Youth Festival, both of which serve as invaluable opportunities to nurture and encourage the young people in their faith journey.

To complement these events, we have implemented various social events, such as our monthly “No Tech Games Night,” which provide a respite from mobile devices. Additionally, we offered other social events like prayer nights, a Halloween alternative, rafting, canoeing, and a Christmas Creation Making Event, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared experiences among the young people.

The dedicated volunteers who form the backbone of our youth ministry, many of whom are also involved in other ministry teams, continue to be invaluable assets to both Pete and the young people.

Creation Care

As a church, we recognise our responsibility to care for creation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and emissions. Over the past year, we have continued to make meaningful progress in this area across a number of initiatives.

At the end of last year, we submitted our survey as part of the Eco Church initiative and were subsequently awarded the Silver Award. This is an encouraging milestone, and we extend our sincere thanks to Richard Levett for his dedication and hard work in coordinating this process.

Following the award of a £137,000 grant to improve energy efficiency within the Knaphill church hall and, in part, the church building, we were able to complete a significant programme of works. These included improved insulation, the installation of solar panels, new windows and doors, and the fitting of destratification fans within the church. As a result of these improvements, the hall is now largely operating off-grid and is beginning to return

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energy to the national grid. Our thanks go to Jon and the wider team for their considerable effort and commitment in bringing this complex project to completion.

Alongside these larger projects, we continue to reduce our use of resources where possible. We actively encourage the use of reusable cups at church events to minimise single-use items, have significantly reduced paper usage, and now distribute the majority of agendas and meeting papers electronically via ChurchSuite. We also continue to review ways to further reduce waste across all areas of church life.

The Knaphill Community Fridge plays a key role in reducing food waste while also supporting individuals and families facing rising household costs.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to further reducing our carbon footprint and to encouraging individuals within the church community to consider how they can make changes in their own lives. This work forms an important part of our Church Development Plan, which we aim to complete by 2027.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

The aim of Woodhill Church (Ecclesiastical Parish of Knaphill with Brookwood) is that we continue to be a church family that is ‘Living The Full Life’, always seeking to discover more of Jesus and for others to discover Jesus for themselves. We live out the life of discipleship and seek to give away the love we have been shown by Christ to others. The Diocesan Parish Needs Process has encouraged the church to look at its refreshed vision around ‘Transforming Church, Transforming Lives.’

The PCC met in January 2025 to discuss and discern its objectives and goals which it wants to focus on over the next 2 years. As we look to the future these goals do not change and while some have been worked on others are still being discerned and developed and will continue to do so throughout 2026 and part of 2027.

The six objectives that we continue to work on are stated below and have been met in part as stated in the review of 2025.

1. Continue to reduce our carbon footprint

We have now been awarded the Silver Eco Church Award and are beginning to explore how we might work towards the Gold Award, recognising that this will present a significant challenge. We have made good progress with our energy-saving programme for the church hall and continue to explore opportunities to introduce further schemes across our other buildings.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to the following priorities:

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2. Grow Children’s and Families Ministry

With the employment of our Children’s and Families Minister, Becky White, starting on the 1[st] January 2026 the aim is to allow Becky the space to discern where and how we can do the following;

3. Transition from Crowd activity to connecting with the church Community

Building on the strategy of developing and a cultural of invitation over the past 8 months in 2025, we want to continue to build on this keep focusing on our aims that were already in place;

4. Identify & Grow Leaders

This is an area that we wish to start developing through 2026 and 2027. This simply will start with identifying a small core group of current and potential leaders to invest in as leaders.

5. Review the Restructuring of the Parish

The new structure of the parish will be two year old in September and has time to bed in and be tweaked in different areas. In the autumn term we wish to (1) implement a congregation wide survey which will then lead us to (2) review and discern common themes as a PCC and (3) where necessary make changes.

6. Develop Communication Plan

As a PCC we wish to be able to communicate more effectively to the church family, those who attend our Crowd Activities and the wider local community. To do this we seek towards the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027;

FINANCIAL REVIEW

A small voluntary finance team includes a treasurer and bookkeeper, as well as someone who helps with banking. Helen Simmons still continues to run the payroll.

Where the PCC decides that a role in the church should be remunerated, it determines an appropriate level of pay taking account the time, commitment and qualifications required, and the rates of pay for any roles that appear to be similar. Annual remuneration reviews take into account the Real Living Wage, prevailing rates of inflation and the levels of pay increase granted by the Diocese.

Working with the incumbent, the treasurer meets regularly throughout the year, monitoring overall financial performance and managing a range of day-to-day financial issues. The PCC receives regular financial reports and is actively involved in budget setting and review.

Total unrestricted income was £337,776 (2024 £315,959) and similar to budgeted amount. Restricted income was inflated by grant income of £72k in respect of energy efficiency schemes and was offset by expenditure on these projects.

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Total unrestricted expenditure at £298,529 (2024 £326,942) was very close to budget. Parish Share, which is what every parish contributes to resource mission and ministry across the Diocese, including clergy and training, cost £90,382 (2024 £87,855).

Note 10 to the accounts shows that the church halls operated in surplus this year mainly because Pre-school rental income returned to normal rate following a reduction in 2024.

The actual overall surplus on unrestricted funds before transfers was £39,247 (2024 deficit £10,983).

A transfer of £6,302 was made from designated funds of the Pre-School to the unrestricted reserve of the PCC. The result after transfers for the unrestricted fund was a surplus of £46,053 (2024 deficit of £4,034). Unrestricted reserves after transfers at 31 December 2025 were £224,833 (2024 £178,780), and Designated Reserves £108,540 (2024 £97,216), comprising £51,555 and £56,985 for Buildings and Grounds and Holy Trinity Preschool respectively. Amounts of £105,822 and £98,312 were received and spent respectively from restricted funds, which mainly related to grant income and expenditure on energy efficiency work.

Our long-term funds are invested with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund and our short-term deposits are placed in our HSBC Money Management account.

It is the policy of the PCC to tithe 10% of our unrestricted giving, based on the preceding year. We have six mission partners that we support throughout the year; CPAS, Engage, A Rocha, Turning Point Trust, The Children’s Society, Wycliffe Bible translators and St Michael’s Sheerwater, and we also made a number of smaller donations. Note 11 in the financial statements gives full details of all the grants we have given. The congregation was encouraged to donate to a number of other charities during the year.

The PCC has agreed a budget for 2026 with an unrestricted deficit of £25,306. This is subject to a review of maintenance costs following the quinquennial maintenance inspection of our church buildings, which is expected to result in additional costs. Assumptions include a 4% increase in regular giving, new givers and one-off gifts, and that salary costs will increase by 4%.

Reserves Policy

As part of our contingency planning and risk management the PCC reviewed its reserves policy in 2023. We seek to ensure that our unrestricted general fund reserve does not fall below the approximate equivalent of three months’ total running costs as well as keeping £50,000 for working capital purposes. Reserves held above this value are available to smooth fluctuations in cash flow, meet emergencies and to allocate towards the activities of the church over the coming years.

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 9th February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

Revd. Neil Hopkins, Chair

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

to the Trustees of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Knaphill with Brookwood

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Knaphill with Brookwood (commonly known as Holy Trinity Church Knaphill and St Saviour’s Brookwood) (‘the charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes.

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair ’view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Andrew Skilton, ACA, Independent Examiner Brewers Chartered Accountants, Unit 3, Birtley Courtyard, Bramley, GU5 0LA

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For the year ended 31 December 2025

Notes
INCOME
Donations and legacies
2 (a)
Charitable activities
2 (b)
Income from Investments
2 (c)
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Outward giving (including grants)
11
Church activities
3
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
9
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between reserves
9
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS AFTER TRANSFERS
Balance brought forward at 1 January 2025
Balance carried forward at 31 December 2025		 Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Fund
Total Funds
2025/£
2025/£
2025/£
2025/£
2024/£
286,389
0
91,515
377,904
294,613
42,846
17,626
14,307
74,779
36,308
8,541
0
0
8,541
9,524
337,776
17,626
105,822
461,224
340,445
24,769
0
4,699
29,468
33,015
273,760
0
93,613
367,374
313,496
298,529
0
98,312
396,842
346,511
39,247
17,626
7,510
64,383
(6,066)
6,806
(6,302)
(504)
0
0
46,053
11,324
7,006
64,383
(6,066)
178,780
97,216
40,343
316,339
322,405
224,833
108,540
47,349
380,722
316,339

The notes on pages 24 to 31 form an integral part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET

BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 December 2025
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
5
118,485
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
7
61,771
Cash at hand and in bank
32,761
Deposit account at HSBC
55,779
Deposits at CBF Church of
England Fund
187,949
338,260
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
8
76,023
NET CURRENT ASSETS
262,237
NET ASSETS
380,722
FUNDS
Unrestricted
9
224,832
Designated
9
108,540
Total unrestricted funds
333,372
Restricted
9
47,350
380,722
The notes on pages 24 to 31 form an integral part of these financial statements.
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 9 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:		 2025
£
61,771
32,761
55,779
187,949		 2025
£
118,485
262,237		 2024
£
69,178
12,955
21,705
181,978		 2024
£
101,338
215,001
338,260
76,023		 285,816
70,815
380,722 316,339
224,832
108,540		 178,780
97,216
333,372
47,350		 275,996
40,343
380,722 316,339

Revd. Neil Hopkins, Chair

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accounting

The charity is a public benefit entity and the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Second Edition)’ and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015. The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Second Edition)’rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The Parochial Church Council of Holy Trinity Knaphill and St Saviour’s Brookwood meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

Funds

General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a specific purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. All regular giving is treated as unrestricted income and is spent in the manner agreed by the PCC. Restricted funds can only be applied for their particular purpose e.g. Buildings & Grounds, Knaphill Community Fridge, Parish Weekend.

Income

Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. When donations are received, we recognise any related gift aid. When fixed assets are funded by specific donations or grants, the latter are retained in the balance sheet and released to income over the same period as the relevant depreciation. Rental income from the letting of Church premises is recognised in the year in which the rent takes place. Interest from investments is accounted for when receivable.

Expenditure

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.

The Parish Share is accounted for when payable. Expenditure is stated as VAT inclusive as the Church is not VAT registered.

Financial Instruments

The PCC only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

Fixed Assets

Consecrated land and buildings and movable Church fittings

Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the financial statements by the provisions of the Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on movable Church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable Church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and separately disclosed.

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Church Halls and Vicarage

The Church Halls are accounted for at cost and are depreciated over their useful lives of 50 years on a straight-line basis. Additions are written off over the remaining life of the 50-year period or if already fully written off, over 50 years unless PCC deem this to be inappropriate. 13 Heath Drive (formerly St Saviour's House) is accounted for at cost and is depreciated over its useful life of 50 years on a straight line basis. The vicarage at Holy Trinity is not owned by the PCC.

Other fixtures, fittings, office, audio and visual equipment

Equipment costing £2,000 or over within the Church premises is depreciated. All other equipment is written off in the year of purchase. Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis.

Current Assets and Investments

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible. Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Fund or at the bank. In line with current best practice, the financial statements of wholly owned subsidiaries are not consolidated into the financial statements of the PCC. Investments are held at the lower of cost or realisable value.

Going concern

The trustees believe there are no material uncertainties about the Church’s ability to continue as a going concern, thus the PCC continues to adopt the going concern basis of preparing the financial statements.

Comparatives for note 3 (expenditure)

In order to facilitate comparison, some of the comparative numbers, notably those for youth, children and families work, Church weekend and intern costs have been changed.

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2 INCOME

2 INCOME
2 (a) DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Giving and collections
Gift Aid donations
Income tax recoverable
Parish Giving Scheme
Tax recovered on Parish Giving
Scheme
Other Giving
Deferred donations
Charities Aid Foundation
Cash collections at normal services
Total giving and collections
Grants received
Overseas Mission
Gift Aid donations
Income tax recoverable
Other giving
Home Mission
Gift Aid donations
Income tax recoverable
Other giving
Smiths Charity
Total Mission Donations
Total Donations and Legacies
2 (b) CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Hall lettings
Pre-school rent
SS House rent
Fees
Youth activities
Sundry
2 (c) INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
Bank interest
TOTAL INCOME		 Unrest-
Desig-
Restr-
Unrest-
Desig-
Restr-
ricted
nated
icted
Total
ricted
nated
icted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025/£
2025/£
2025/£
2025/£
2024/£
2024/£
2024/£
2024/£
62,228
0
8,468
70,696
65,829
0
672
66,501
15,833
0
2,138
17,971
16,526
0
168
16,694
157,180
0
0
157,180
125,914
0
0
125,914
39,296
0
0
39,296
31,434
0
0
31,434
9,325
0
2,903
12,228
5,637
0
240
5,877
1,425
0
0
1,425
1,425
0
0
1,425
0
0
0
0
480
0
0
480
1,102
0
0
1,102
445
0
0
445
286,389
0
13,509
299,898
247,690
0
1,080
248,770
0
0
71,682
71,682
28,200
0
6,780
34,980
0
0
0
0
0
0
373
373
0
0
0
0
0
0
93
93
0
0
2,926
2,926
0
0
4,335
4,335
0
0
2,926
2,926
0
0
4,801
4,801
0
0
0
0
0
0
670
670
0
0
0
0
0
0
168
168
0
0
1,423
1,423
0
0
2,760
2,760
0
0
1,423
1,423
0
0
3,598
3,598
0
0
1,975
1,975
0
0
2,464
2,464
0
0
6,324
6,324
0
0
10,863
10,863
286,389
0
91,515
377,904
275,890
0
18,723
294,613
11,330
0
0
11,330
14,197
0
0
14,197
24,000
0
0
24,000
15,340
0
0
15,340
4,200
0
0
4,200
0
0
0
0
1,995
0
0
1,995
868
0
0
868
0
0
6,676
6,676
0
0
4,453
4,453
1,321
17,626
7,631
26,578
140
0
1,310
1,450
42,846
17,626
14,307
74,779
30,545
0
5,763
36,308
8,541
0
0
8,541
9,524
0
0
9,524
337,776
17,626
105,822
461,224
315,959
0
24,486
340,445

26 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL For the year ended 31st December 2025

3 EXPENDITURE

3 EXPENDITURE
Church activities
Ministry:
diocesan parish share
clergy expenses
vicarage costs
Youth worker
Parish administrator
Community Fridge worker
Intern costs
Staff & volunteering training
Churches running expenses
Churches repairs & maintenance
Community Fridge
Worship costs
Outreach
Re-branding expenses
Youth, children & families work
Hall costs (see note 10)
Net Zero improvements
St Saviour's House repairs & running
costs
Photocopying & stationery
Telephone & broadband costs
Subscriptions
Computer expenses
Professional fees (inc. Independent
Review)
Depreciation of AV & other equipment
Sundries		 Unrest-
Restr-
Unrest-
Restr-
ricted
icted
Total
ricted
icted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025/£
2025/£
2025/£
2024/£
2024/£
2024/£
90,382
0
90,382
87,855
0
87,855
3,288
0
3,288
5,565
0
5,565
765
0
765
494
0
494
38,469
0
38,469
33,576
0
33,576
23,259
0
23,259
20,492
0
20,492
4,867
0
4,867
0
0
0
0
0
0
9,077
0
9,077
2,037
0
2,037
3,440
0
3,440
21,156
0
21,156
17,466
0
17,466
7,148
0
7,148
3,778
0
3,778
0
4,681
4,681
0
3,672
3,672
6,086
0
6,086
5,547
0
5,547
3,647
1,558
5,205
4,467
1,310
5,777
970
0
970
8,935
0
8,935
3,216
9,619
12,835
3,828
5,569
9,397
41,136
0
41,136
35,625
0
35,625
0
62,016
62,016
24,360
0
24,360
3,983
0
3,983
4,828
0
4,828
2,482
0
2,482
3,224
0
3,224
2,725
0
2,725
2,072
0
2,072
99
0
99
35
0
35
2,466
0
2,466
4,329
0
4,329
2,305
0
2,305
1,675
0
1,675
10,709
9,666
20,375
21,436
0
21,436
2,566
6,073
8,639
841
0
841
273,761
93,613
367,374
302,945
10,551
313,496

27 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL For the year ended 31st December 2025

4. STAFF COSTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Wages and salaries
National insurance costs
Pension costs		 2025
2024
£
£
70,283
62,289
5,400
0
3,423
3,018
79,106
65,307

During the year the PCC employed a Parish Administrator, a Youth and Young Adult Minister, a Community Fridge worker and two cleaners, none of who earned more than £60,000 per annum.

Expenses have been paid to the clergy members of PCC in connection with carrying out their office including such items as travel and hospitality. A total of £4,019 was paid in the year. PCC members and related persons were reimbursed for expenses incurred as follows:

PCC member £
Jon Darley 909
Mike Veness 576
Bob Bailey 2,155
Karen Moses 477
Michelle Slater 40
Paul Simmons 375
Thomas & Caroline Bowen 314

20 PCC members and their families gave the church a total of £117,924 (excluding gift aid) over the year (2024 25 PCC members and their families gave £71,445).

5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Cost
as at 1 Jan 2025
Disposals during year
Additions during year
As at 31 Dec 2025
Depreciation
as at 1 Jan 2025
Disposals during year
Additions during year
As at 31 Dec 2025
Net Book Value at 31 Dec 2025
Net Book Value at 31 Dec 2024		 Fixtures &
fittings
AV & sound
equip
Holy
Trinity
Hall
St
Saviour's
Hall
13
Heath
Drive
Total
3,244
100,522
56,966
41,966
6,272
208,970
0
0
0
48,328
0
0
48,328
3,244
100,522
105,294
41,966
6,272
257,298
2,973
37,057
19,364
41,966
6,272
107,632
0
271
20,104
10,806
0
0
31,181
3,244
57,161
30,170
41,966
6,272
138,813
0
43,361
75,124
0
0
118,485
271
63,465
37,602
0
0
101,338

28 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL For the year ended 31st December 2025

6. INVESTMENTS

The ordinary share capital (2 shares) of Holy Trinity Pre-School Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales (registered number 06295276) is owned by two members of PCC acting as nominees for the PCC. The cost of this investment has been written off in the books of the PCC. The sole activity of this subsidiary is to run the preschool at each of the two Woodhill church halls.

Its results for the year ended 31 December 2025 show a surplus of nil (2024 £nil). Turnover was £328,648 in this year (2024: £349,439) and total expenses for the year amounted to £328,648 (£2024: £349,439). The accounts of this subsidiary are not consolidated with the PCC because they fall below the threshold requiring consolidated accounts.

7. DEBTORS

7. DEBTORS
Income tax recoverable
Prepayments
Grant Debtors
Holy Trinity Pre-School Ltd
Other debtors		 2025
2024
£
£
16,013
3,752
6,881
32,104
0
24,360
33,584
6,154
5,293
2,808
61,771
69,178

8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Accruals
Deferred income
Other creditors		 2025
2024
£
£
18,640
33,461
42,937
33,269
14,446
4,085
76,023
70,815

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9. ANALYSIS OF FUNDS

9. ANALYSIS OF FUNDS
Unrestricted - General
Designated reserves
Preschool
Buildings & grounds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted:
Buildings & grounds
Community Fridge
Smiths Charity
Youth & Children’s work
Other
Total restricted funds
Total funds
At 31 December 2025 funds comprise
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Net assets		 As at 1 Jan
2025
£
178,780
45,661
51,555		 income
expenses
transfers
As at 31
Dec 2025
£
£
£
£
337,776
(298,529)
6,805
224,832
17,626
0
(6,302)
56,985
0
0
0
51,555
97,216
275,996
25,682
12,124
2,018
16
503		 17,626
0
(6,302)
108,540
355,402
(298,529)
503
333,372
77,857
(71,682)
0
31,857
3,653
(4,681)
0
11,096
1,975
(350)
0
3,643
10,357
(9,619)
0
754
11,980
(11,980)
(503)
0
40,343 105,822
(98,312)
(503)
47,350
316,339 461,224
(396,841)
0
380,722
General
Designated
Restricted
Total
118,485
118,485
174,464
108,540
55,256
338,260
(68,117)
0
(7,906)
(76,023)
224,832
108,540
47,350
380,722

10. CHURCH HALL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INCOME - Hall lettings
Hall lettings
Grants for Net zero work
EXPENDITURE
Running costs
Repairs & maintenance
Net zero costs
Depreciation		 Chobham
Rd
Connaught
Rd
Total
Chobham
Rd
Connaught
Rd
Total
2025/£
2025/£
2025/£
2024/£
2024/£
2024/£
22,174
13,156
35,330
20,539
8,998
29,537
71,682
0
71,682
0
0
0
93,856
13,156
107,012
20,539
8,998
29,537
18,026
8,227
26,253
21,724
10,716
32,440
3,553
524
4,077
1,379
667
2,046
62,016
0
62,016
0
0
0
10,806
0
10,806
1,140
0
1,140
94,401
8,751
103,152
24,243
11,383
35,626

30 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL For the year ended 31st December 2025

11. HOME & OVERSEAS MISSIONS

11. HOME & OVERSEAS MISSIONS
OVERSEAS MISSION
Arocha
British & Foreign Bible Society
CMS
Emanuel Hospice
Embrace the Middle East
Mary’s Meals
Mercy Ships
Open Doors
Operation Smile
Prayer Bears
Tear Fund
Turning Point
Ukraine Christian Ministries
Wycliffe
HOME MISSION
Across
At a Loss
Care for the Family
Childrens Society
Christians against Poverty
CPAS
Crisis at Christmas
Engage
Interserve
Kent & Surrey Air Ambulance
New Wine
St Michael’s Sheerwater
Shooting Stars Hospice
Surrey Care trust
Woking Hospice
Woking Food Bank
Your Sanctuary
GRANTS
Smiths
Total		 2025/£
2025/£
2025/£
2024/£
General
Restricted Total
Total
4,000
0
4,000
4,000
0
0
0
400
525
0
525
400
0
0
0
400
0
0
0
1,479
0
50
50
0
0
30
30
0
0
270
270
37
0
50
50
1,226
0
0
0
153
0
391
391
149
5,000
0
5,000
4,000
0
0
0
3,108
1,500
0
1,500
1,500
11,025
791
11,816
16,852
525
0
525
400
525
0
525
0
525
0
525
400
1,500
1,221
2,721
1,500
525
0
525
400
1,500
0
1,500
1,500
0
0
0
50
4,000
0
4,000
4,000
0
0
0
1,215
0
0
0
1,226
525
0
525
0
2,000
0
2,000
2,000
0
1,221
1,221
0
525
0
525
400
544
0
544
400
525
0
525
0
525
1,116
1,641
2,176
13,744
3,558
17,302
15,667
0
350
350
496
24,769
4,699
29,468
33,015

The number of individuals receiving grants totalled 2 (2024: 3)

31 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL For the year ended 31st December 2025